1 Timothy 1:20

of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I did deliver to the Adversary, that they might be instructed not to speak evil.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

In Context

19having faith and a good conscience, which certain having thrust away, concerning the faith did make shipwreck,

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Cross References

Acts 13:45and the Jews having seen the multitudes, were filled with zeal, and did contradict the things spoken by Paul — contradicting and speaking evil.

1 Corinthians 5:4in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ — ye being gathered together, also my spirit — with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 Corinthians 10:6and being in readiness to avenge every disobedience, whenever your obedience may be fulfilled.

2 Thessalonians 3:15and as an enemy count [him] not, but admonish ye [him] as a brother;

2 Timothy 2:17and their word as a gangrene will have pasture, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus,

2 Timothy 4:14Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil; may the Lord repay to him according to his works,

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 1:19-20

Paul's Charge to Timothy. ( a. d. 64.) 18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 20 Of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. Here is the charge he gives to Timothy to proceed in his work with resolution, v. 18 . Observe here, The gospel is… Read the whole commentary →

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